Diocese urges opposition of controversial research

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By Jason Overholt

Story Created: Nov 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM EDT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese is urging its 128,000 members to oppose an effort to legalize embryonic stem cell research in South Dakota.

In a statement issued Friday, Bishop Paul Swain said research involving adult stem cells holds promise and does not destroy human life like embryonic stem cell research does.

He urged Catholics not to circulate or sign petitions to place a measure that would overturn the state's ban on the controversial research on the 2010 general election ballot.

The measure is supported by South Dakotans for Lifesaving Cures.

The group's David Volk said the measure will strengthen South Dakota's ban on human cloning but will repeal a 2000 state law that has banned research on stem cells from human embryos.

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On the Net:

Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese: http://www.diocese-of-sioux-falls.org/

South Dakotans for Lifesaving Cures: http://www.sdcures.com/

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